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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Follow the concept of “Dincharya” and “Ritucharya to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Adapt to the new normal amid pandemic and take maximum precautionsWebinar on ’Ayurveda to prevent & management of COVID – 19 & post infection care’
Amid growing public indifference to wear masks and avoid mass gatherings, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a Jan Andolan for Covid-19 appropriate behaviour. The aim of the campaign is to encourage people's participation. In this connection Press Information Bureau and Regional outreach Bureau organised a webinar on ’Ayurveda to prevent & management of COVID – 19 & post infection care’.
Dr. P.V.V. PRASAD, Assistant Director In Charge, National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage , emphasised the importance of a healthy body and healthy mind saying “we have to follow the concepts of “Dinacharya” - daily regimes and “Ritucharya” - seasonal regimes to maintain a healthy life. He was addressing a webinar on ’Ayurveda to prevent & management of COVID – 19 & post infection care’
Ayurveda...says about life span. Elaborating on the therapeutic principles of Ayurveda, he said, it believes in maintaining a perfect balance between the nature’s elements and the Tridoshas of the human body for a healthy state of living. “Ayurveda propounds that every individual has his unique constitution and responds differently to treatment and medication” he said.
Ayurveda and Yoga can certainly play a pivotal role to augment preventive measures provided in the guidelines by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare . The current understanding of COVID-19 indicates that good immune status is vital to prevention and to safeguard from disease progression, he added.
Dr T. Saketh Ram, Research Officer  National Institute of Indian Medical Heritage , said Effective management to address this infection is still evolving and attempts are being made to integrate traditional interventions along with standard of care.
A protocol for the clinical management of Covid-19, that lists dietary measures, yoga and Ayurvedic herbs and formulations such as Ashwagandha and Chyavanprash, Herbal Tea, Golden Milk for prevention of coronavirus infection and treatment of mild and asymptomatic cases."This protocol dealing with preventive and prophylactic measures is a significant step not only in management of Covid-19 but also in making traditional knowledge relevant to solving problems of the modern time," he said.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Atal Bimit Vyakti Kalyan Yojna Rolled Out
Relaxation in the Eligibility Conditions for Availing Super Specialty Treatment
Enhancement in Funeral Expenses
The ESI Corporation during its 175th Meeting held yesterday in New Delhi under the Chairmanship of Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Union Minister of State for Labour & Employment has taken some very important decisions towards improvements in its services and benefits being provided to Insured Persons and their dependants.
Considering the change in employment pattern and the current scenario of employment in India which has transformed from a long term employment to fixed short term engagement in the form of contract and temping, the ESI Corporation has approved a Scheme named “ATAL BIMIT VYAKTI KALYAN YOJNA” for Insured Persons  covered under the Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948. This scheme is a relief payable in cash directly to their Bank Account in case of unemployment and while they search for new engagement. Detailed instructions including eligibility conditions, application format, etc. will be issued separately.
ESI Corporation has approved the proposal for reimbursement of Rs. 10/- per person to the employers to encourage the seeding of Aadhar  in ESIC database of their workers and their family members. It will curtail the multiple registrations of same Insured Persons and thus enable them to avail the benefits requiring longer contributory conditions.
ESI Corporation has approved the proposal for relaxing the eligibility conditions for availing Super Specialty treatment has now been relaxed from earlier insurable employment of 2 years to 06 months with contribution requirement of only 78 days. Besides, the eligibility for availing Super Specialty treatment for dependents of Insured Person has now been relaxed to insurable employment of one year with 156 days of contributions. This relaxation will immensely help the Insured Persons and their beneficiaries to avail Super Specialty treatment free of cost as per revised eligibility.
ESI Corporation has approved the proposal for increasing the Funeral Expenses from existing Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 15,000/- being paid on the death of Insured Person.
Shri Heera Lal Samariya, Secretary, Labour and Employment, ESI Corporation Members representing, Members of Parliament, Employees’ & Employers’ Federation/Association representatives of State Governments and Senior officials of the Ministry were also present in the meeting.
Ministry of Railways
Secretary Railway Board, Mr. R.N. Singh inaugurates exhibition on Sardar Patel Jayanti
The Exhibition organised by National Rail Museum will continue till 14th November
National Rail Museum today organized an exhibition on the occasion of National Unity Day-the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, in which photos relating to prominent events of the life of Sardar Patel were exhibited. The exhibition will continue upto 14th November.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Secretary Railway Board, Mr. R.N. Singh. The Director of National Rail Museum, Mr. Ashish Gundal welcomed Mr. Singh with bouquet of flowers. Mr. R.N. Singh offered floral tributes at the replica statute of unity, placed over there.
Mr. Singh saw the photos of Sardar Patel presented in the exhibition, relating to his childhood, student life, movement against the increase in tax on farmers in Kheda District, Bardoli Farmers Movement, Election to Ahmedabad Municipality and Chairmanship of Sanitation Committee, meeting with Mahatma Gandhi and his contribution in the freedom movement and his role in unification of more than 500 hundred princely states into India. He appreciated the efforts of National Rail Museum in organizing the exhibition.
On this occasion a cultural program was also presented by Center for Cultural Resources and Training, in which Ms. Snehali Jena presented Odessa dance and Ms. Shobha Joshi presented Kathak dance. Mr. Arshdeep Singh played on tabla and was assisted by Mr. Rishabh Sharma on harmonium. Ms. Snehali Jena and Ms. Shobha Joshi also jointly presented dance performance on the poem dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
The Executive Director, Heritage, Railway Board, Mrs. Vinita Srivastava congratulated the organizers for the program and said that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel played significant role in unifying the country and the Railway is contributing in maintaining the unity of the country.
Secretary Railway Board, Mr. R.N. Singh inaugurating the exhibition of photos relating to the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel by lighting the lamp, at the National Rail Museum, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi on Sunday 
The Executive Director, Heritage, Railway Board, Mrs. Vinita Srivastava speaking of the function on Sardar Patel Jayanti, organized by National Rail Museum, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi on Sunday 
Cultural program being presenting on the occasion of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Jayanti celebrations organized by National Rail Museum, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi on Sunday 
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Ministry of Defence
Successful training launch of Agni-1 ballistic missile
A successful training launch of a Medium-Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-1 was carried out by the Strategic Forces Command from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on June 01, 2023. The missile is a proven system, capable of striking targets with a very high degree of precision. The user training launch successfully validated all operational and technical parameters of the missile.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
NCW organizes Consultation on Conditions Conducive to Sex Workers to Live with Dignity
The National Commission for Women  organized a Consultation on the topic ‘Conditions Conducive to Sex Workers to Live with Dignity’ to understand the issues faced by the sex workers and to take recommendations to attempt mainstreaming of their rights.
Through this Consultation, the Commission sought to discuss topics such as educating marginalised sex workers about the recent Supreme Court ruling and how to use it for their protection, human and fundamental rights of sex workers, as well as sensitization of the masses to protect dignity of sex workers and their children.
Ms Rekha Sharma, Chairperson, National Commission for Women, Ms Meeta Rajivlochan, Member Secretary, NCW and other senior officials of the Commission graced the occasion. Stakeholders from across the country were invited to attend the meeting to understand the problems of sex workers. Some of the organisations that joined today’s deliberation were All India Network of Sex Workers, Saheli Sangh, SANGRAM, Kat-Katha Foundation, Guria India, Durbar, National Network of Sex Workers, VAMP, ApneAap Women’s Collective, Mahila Jagrut Seva Bhavi Sanstha, SIAAP, Karnataka Sex Workers Union and Women Initiatives .
In her inaugural address, the Chairperson Ms Rekha Sharma said that like every citizen, sex workers are also entitled to all the rights and a life of dignity and it is important to provide them with opportunities and support. “Today’s Consultation aims to understand the problems faced by sex workers and to understand and prepare a future roadmap for providing them with better institutional support and help for mainstreaming their rights,” said Ms Sharma.
The participants stressed on the need to sensitize police officers as major violence/misuse of power is observed in their conduct while dealing with sex workers, and that social security schemes and benefits be easier to access for sex workers and their children. Physical, mental and social well-being of sex workers and media sensitization on sharing pictures without consent of these workers were also discussed by the participants.
Additionally, the experts also discussed monitoring shelter homes since they may lead to further harassment, ensuring that rehabilitation is not forced, and providing educational and skill development opportunities for sex workers and their children.
Ministry of Food Processing Industries
‘Food Processing Week’ organized by Ministry of Food Processing Industries, under 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'
Official launch of 'Food Processing Week' by M/o Food Processing Industries through social media
Webinar on Tomato Processing and Value Addition under 'One District, One Product' by IIFT at Damoh, Madhya Pradesh
Publishing success story of Mrs Radhika Kamat in ‘Atmanirbhar Enterprises’ series on the Ministry's website
Rs.3.16 crore Seed Capital amount has been transferred to Gram Panchayat-Level Federations for 811 SHG Members in Odisha
Inauguration of Food Processing Unit of M/s Vibhuti Mart Pvt Ltd established at Food Park Maneri, District Mandla, Madhya Pradesh by Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel
To commemorate 75 years of India's independence, the Government of India is celebrating the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.' As a part of the celebration, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries is observing ‘Food Processing Week’ from 6th to 12th September 2021, under which, the Ministry is organizing various programs.
The Ministry launched the ‘Food Processing Week’ on Monday, 6th September, 2021, through an official video on social media platforms. The success story of the beneficiary of the PMFME scheme, Smt. Radhika Kamat was also published on the Ministry's website in the ‘Atmanirbhar Enterprises’ series.
A webinar on Tomato Processing and Value Addition under 'One District, One Product' was also organized by the Indian Institute of Food Processing Technology at Damoh, Madhya Pradesh. An amount of Rs.3.16 crore Seed Capital amount has been transferred to Gram Panchayat Level Federations for 811 SHG Members.
In this sequence, Hon'ble Minister of State for Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, inaugurated the Food Processing Unit of 'M/s Vibhuti Mart Private Limited' at Food Park Maneri, District Mandla, Madhya Pradesh, under the CEFPPC scheme of Central Sector Scheme - Pradhan Mantri Kisan SAMPADA Yojana.
Speaking on occasion, the Hon'ble Minister of State appreciated the promoters of the Food Processing Unit for developing a state-of-the-art processing facility. He added that this unit would provide processing opportunities to farmers, self-help groups, and micro-entrepreneurs and create more employment opportunities in the surrounding areas.
This unit has been set up at a project cost of Rs.12.90 crore and a grant-in-aid of Rs.4.65 crores from the Ministry. The total capacity  of this unit is 4000 litres per hour. The unit will also provide direct and indirect employment to 260 people and benefit farmers who will get better prices for their agro-products.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh calls on President of Egypt Mr Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo
Both sides agree to further strengthen military cooperation and focus on joint training, defence coproduction & maintenance of equipment
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh called on President of Egypt Mr Abdel Fattah El-Sisi in Cairo on September 19, 2022. The Raksha Mantri was received very warmly by President El-Sisi, who pointed out that bilateral relations between India and Egypt are well-established through history. He expressed appreciation that military-to-military cooperation between both the countries has reached a new level and that signing of MoU on defence cooperation is a major achievement.
Both leaders agreed to further develop military cooperation and focus on joint training, defence coproduction and maintenance of equipment. They emphasised the need for coproduction and to discuss specific proposals in that regard. Shri Rajnath Singh expressed appreciation for the firm stand taken by Egypt against terrorism. President Sisi emphasised that there is need for India & Egypt to exchange expertise and best practices in countering the threat of terrorism.
The Raksha Mantri acknowledged that Egypt is among the most important trading partners of India in Africa and that bilateral trade has expanded significantly. He noted with satisfaction the close cooperation in multilateral forums between India and Egypt. Shri Rajnath Singh conveyed his best wishes for the successful hosting of COP27 in November 2022.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
Centre announces one-day State mourning following death of former CM of Tamil Nadu Dr. M. Karunanidhi; accords State funeral
The Government of India announces with profound sorrow the death of Dr. M. Karunanidhi, former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 07.08.2018 at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai.
As a mark of respect to the departed dignitary, the National Flag will fly half-mast on 08.08.2018 in Delhi and Capitals of all States/UTs and throughout the State of Tamil Nadu. It has also been decided to accord State funeral to the departed leader. The funeral will take place on 08.08.2018 at Chennai. The Government of India will observe one-day State mourning throughout India on 08.08.2018 and there will be no official entertainment on the Day.
This is for information of All State Governments/Union Territory administrations.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people on Bhagwan Vishwakarma Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Bhagwan Vishwakarma Jayanti.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"भगवान विश्वकर्मा जयंती के पावन अवसर पर आप सभी को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। देशवासियों पर देवशिल्पी की कृपा सदैव बनी रहे और हमारा देश प्रगति और समृद्धि की नित नई ऊंचाइयों को प्राप्त करता रहे। https://t.co/fq5KnPeKdV"
Ministry of Law and Justice
Press communique
Vide Notifications of even number dated 04.05.2023, the President, after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, is pleased to transfer  Ms. Justice V.M. Velumani from Madras High Court to Calcutta High Court and  Shri Justice Annireddy Abhishek Reddy from High Court of Telangana to the Patna High Court and to direct them to assume charge of their offices in the respective High Courts.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
139.70cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 78,291
Active cases account for less than 1% of total cases, currently at 0.23%; Lowest since March 2020
Recovery Rate currently at 98.40%; Highest since March 2020
6,960 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,42,08,926
7,495 new cases in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate  less than 2% for last 80 days
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 1% for last 39 days
66.86 cr Total Tests conducted so far
Statewise status of Omicron Variant
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|
S. No.
|
|
State
|
|
No. of Omicron Cases
|
|
Discharged/Recovered/Migrated
|
|
1
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
65
|
|
35
|
|
2
|
|
Delhi
|
|
64
|
|
23
|
|
3
|
|
Telangana
|
|
24
|
|
0
|
|
4
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
21
|
|
19
|
|
5
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
19
|
|
15
|
|
6
|
|
Kerala
|
|
15
|
|
0
|
|
7
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
14
|
|
4
|
|
8
|
|
Jammu and Kashmir
|
|
3
|
|
3
|
|
9
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
2
|
|
1
|
|
10
|
|
Odisha
|
|
2
|
|
0
|
|
11
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
2
|
|
2
|
|
12
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
13
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
14
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
15
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1
|
|
0
|
|
16
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
||
|
Total
|
|
236
|
|
104
Cabinet
Cabinet approves Memorandum of Understanding  between Institute of Cost Accountants of India  and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , United Kingdom 
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  between Institute of Cost Accountants of India  and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants , United Kingdom , will provide mutual advanced entry to the Members of both the Institutes through exemptions from appearing in majority of papers to acquire the qualification of the other Professional Body and to undertake joint research, continuing professional development activities.
Impact:
This MoU will lead to a focus attention towards exchange of knowledge and exchange of research and publications which will strengthen good governance practice in both jurisdictions. Both parties will initiate joint research relevant to Cost Accountancy profession which could involve collaborative research in technical areas. This MoU will facilitate the movement of professionals in both jurisdictions and will enhance the employability of Cost Accountants in India and abroad.
Details:
This MoU will provide a pathway to enable members of one Institute to seek full membership status of other Institute by successfully passing the minimum number of subjects of professional level and to facilitate the movement of professionals in both jurisdictions.
Background:
The Institute of Cost Accountants of India was first established in 1944 as a registered company under the Companies Act with the objectives of promoting, regulating and developing the profession of cost accountancy. On 28th May, 1959, the Institute was established by a special act of Parliament, namely, the Cost and Works Accountants Act, 1959 as a statutory professional body for the regulation of the profession of cost and works accountancy. The Institute is the only recognised statutory professional organisation and licensing body in India specialising exclusively in cost and works accountancy. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants  founded in 1904 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1947 under the laws of England and Wales, is the global body for professional accountants, with more than 2,27,000 fully qualified members and 5,44,000 future members worldwide.
Prime Minister's Office
PM remembers Sri Aurobindo on his Jayanti
Marking the Jayanti of Sri Aurobindo today, the Prime Minister,Shri Narendra Modi has said that Sri Aurobindo "was a brilliant mind, who had a clear vision for our nation. His emphasis on education, intellectual prowess and valour keep inspiring us."
The Prime Minister tweeted :
"Today is the Jayanti of Sri Aurobindo. He was a brilliant mind, who had a clear vision for our nation. His emphasis on education, intellectual prowess and valour keep inspiring us. Sharing some pictures of my visits to places associated with him in Puducherry and Tamil Nadu."
"During one of the #MannKiBaat episodes, had also highlighted the greatness of Sri Aurobindo’s thoughts and what they teach us about self-reliance and learning."
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
SCHEMES FOR BEGGARS
(The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has formulated a scheme “SMILE - Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise”, which includes sub scheme - ‘Central Sector Scheme for Comprehensive Rehabilitation of persons engaged in the act of Begging’. The focus of the scheme is on rehabilitation, provision of medical facilities, counselling, basic documentation, education, skill development, economic linkages of the persons found to be engaged in begging.
Financial targets under this Scheme, for the next five years, are attached in Annexure.
Ministry has released an amount of Rs. 1.50 crore to National Backward Classes Finance & Development Corporation  for conducting skill development programmes for the persons engaged in begging. So far, 514 persons engaged in Begging have been provided skill development training.
Annexure
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Sl.
No.
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Year
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Funds requirement

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1.
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2021-22
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50.00
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|
2.
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2022-23
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33.00
|
|
3.
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2023-24
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|
33.00
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|
4.
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2024-25
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|
33.00
|
|
5.
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2025-26
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|
33.00
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|
|
|
TOTAL
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|
182.00
This information was given by The Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri. A. Narayanaswamy in the Lok Sabha in a written reply today.
Election Commission
General Elections 2019 for Kerala to be held in the third phase tomorrow on April 23rd, 2019
The State of Kerala will go to the polls tomorrow in Phase 03 of the ongoing General Elections, on April 23rd 2019. All 20 Parliamentary constituencies in the state are scheduled to go to polls in a single phase. The State has a total electorate of 2,61,51,534 out of which 1,26,84,839 are male electors, 1,34,66,521 are female electors and 174 belong to third gender category. There are 24,970 polling stations set up in the state.
There are a total of 227 candidates  in the fray.
Political party wise distribution of contesting candidates for the forthcoming polls in Kerala.
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No. of Parliamentary Constituencies
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20 
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|
Total :20
|
|
Contesting Party details:
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Party
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|
No. of Contesting Candidates
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BJP
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|
15
|
|
INC
|
|
16
|
|
CPI 
|
|
14
|
|
CPI
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|
4
|
|
BSP
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|
16
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|
IUML
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|
2
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|
Kerala Congress 
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|
1
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|
RSP
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|
1
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|
Independents
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|
111
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others
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|
47
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|
No. of candidates
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|
Total:227
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Women candidates: 25
The seats won by the political parties which participated in the General Elections in 2014 and their vote shares in the state of Kerala are given below:
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No of Parliamentary Constituencies
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Total: 20 SC:2 ST:0
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Contested Party Details
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Main Parties
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Seat Won in 2014
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Percentage of Votes polled in 2014
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Indian National Congress 
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|
8
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|
31%
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|
Communist Party of India -CPI
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|
5
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|
22%
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|
Indian Union Muslim League 
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|
2
|
|
5%
|
|
Communist Party of India 
|
|
1
|
|
8%
|
|
Kerala Congress 
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|
1
|
|
2%
|
|
Revolutionary Socialist Party 
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|
1
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|
2%
|
|
Independents
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2 
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12% 
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|
Bharatiya Janata Party 
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|
0
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|
10%
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|
SJD
|
|
0
|
|
2%
|
|
JD
|
|
0
|
|
2%
|
|
SDPI
|
|
0
|
|
2%
|
|
AAP
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|
0
|
|
1%
Seats won by parties in SC constituencies in General Election 2014
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S.No.
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Constituency
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Category
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|
Winner
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Social Category
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Party
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1
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Alathur
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SC
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P.K.Biju
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SC
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CPI 
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2
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Mavelikkara
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SC
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|
Kodikunnil Suresh
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SC
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|
INC
Interesting titbits : Kerala
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The first time EVMs were used in the country, was in 70 –Parur AC in Kerala during bye-elections in 1982-83 on 19th May, 1982.